Star Wars Outlaws: Title Update 1.3.0 – All You Need to Know

Outlaws, the galaxy has just gotten a little smoother! Ubisoft has rolled out the third Title Update (TU3) for Star Wars Outlaws, bringing a range of improvements, tweaks, and fixes to enhance your interstellar adventures. From refining stealth mechanics to tuning AI behavior and improving speeder travel, this patch aims to address many of the pain points players have encountered since launch. So, strap in and let’s break down everything this update brings to the table!

What’s New in Title Update 1.3.0?

The latest update for Star Wars Outlaws (version 7199763.TU3) is packed with changes that fine-tune gameplay and polish the overall experience. Here are the details you need to know about this patch:

• PlayStation®5: 3.48 GB (version 01.003.000)
• Xbox Series X|S: 5.07 GB (version 1.0.3.0)
• PC: 4.88 GB (version 1.0.3.0)

Notable Changes

1. Stealth Improvements: Missions like ‘False Flag’ have received updates to offer players more flexibility. Now, you can approach situations with a variety of tactics without the constant fear of failing missions.
2. Enhanced Speeder Travel: You’ll notice a smoother ride on your speeder, with reduced collisions and improved AI for better navigation.
3. NPC Combat Behavior: Enemies now pose a more strategic challenge, with refined combat behaviors that make encounters more engaging.
4. Increased Auto-Save: More opportunities for auto-saving in hostile territories, like Imperial Compounds, mean less progress lost when things go sideways.
5. Scaled ‘Wanted’ Difficulty: As you progress, the difficulty of those pesky Wanted levels will scale, keeping the game balanced as your skills grow.

Full Patch Notes: A Deep Dive

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the fixes and improvements in Title Update 1.3.0:

Performance & Stability

• Crash Fixes: Resolved an issue causing crashes when selecting ‘New Game’ and while using the Electrobinoculars on PS5.
• Stability Enhancements: Improved overall stability, reducing FPS drops, and enhancing performance for GeForce Now users.

General Gameplay

• Quest Checkpoints: More checkpoints have been added to quests, ensuring smoother progression and fewer repeated sections.
• Manual & Auto-Save Enhancements: Save points have been increased across open world areas, compounds, and syndicate territories. Autosave restrictions during combat have also been lifted.
• Enemy AI Tweaks: Improved enemy behaviors and response times, making combat encounters more dynamic.
• Combat Fixes: Issues like the Stun Shot missing from cover and the Boonta Brawler Belt not increasing grenade radius have been resolved.

UI, HUD, and Settings

• UI Improvements: Detection alerts have been refined for better visibility during stealth gameplay.
• New Keybinds: The keybind for Hyperspace jumps has been updated, with additional segments added to the VRAM meter.
• Item Management: You can now mark all items as viewed on the equipment screen, making inventory management a breeze.

Audio

• Voice Lines Consistency: NPC voice lines are now more consistent with player detection events.
• Environmental Audio Fixes: Issues like missing music at Renpali station and disappearing sound effects after game completion have been resolved.
• Improved Sound Effects: Footsteps in wet or snowy conditions, air traffic noise, and collision audio have all been enhanced for a more immersive experience.

Cinematics

• Better Textures: Improved texture quality during cinematics for sharper visuals.
• Blur Fixes: Addressed issues with blurred images during cutscenes and dialogue moments.

Camera Adjustments

• Vendor Interactions: The camera now adjusts more naturally when interacting with vendors.
• Speeder Camera Re-Center: Improved the camera re-centering speed while riding speeders.

Worlds, Fauna, and Flora

• Speeder Races: Increased the spawn rates for speeder races, so you can compete for glory more often.
• Predator Difficulty: The Varaki predator on Toshara is now more challenging, making for a thrilling hunt.

Photo Mode

• Camera Controls: Added options to split camera inversion between gameplay and photo mode.
• Customization: A new color picker and the ability to switch between 16:9 and 21:9 modes have been added, along with a few new logo options.

Accessibility Enhancements

• Bug Reporter Tool: Ubisoft has introduced a dedicated Bug Reporter website to streamline issue reporting. This allows players to report bugs directly and track their status.
• UI & Menu Adjustments: Improved menu narration, added settings for better accessibility, and remapped key controls for easier navigation.
• Photo Mode Accessibility: Players can now invert the X and Y axes of the photo mode camera for a more customized experience.

Known Issues and What’s Next

Ubisoft is aware of an ongoing issue affecting PC players after the recent 24H2 Windows Update. They are actively investigating the problem, and while a fix wasn’t ready for this patch, a solution is expected soon. Players are encouraged to use the Bug Reporter tool to provide detailed reports and help prioritize fixes.

The next big update, Title Update 1.4.0, is set for release on November 21st, promising even more new features and enhancements. Keep your eyes peeled, because it’s shaping up to be the biggest update yet!

Final Thoughts: What This Update Means for Players

With Title Update 1.3.0, Star Wars Outlaws continues to refine its gameplay, making the galaxy feel even more vibrant and alive. Whether you’re navigating tense stealth missions, blasting through the skies on your speeder, or diving into epic space battles, these updates ensure a smoother and more immersive experience. As always, player feedback is key, so keep sharing your thoughts, and may the patch notes be ever in your favor!

So, what are you waiting for, Outlaws? Update your game, test out the new features, and keep exploring that galaxy far, far away. Until next time, may your travels be smooth, your heists successful, and your blasters never jam!